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Marin on badminton comeback trail after dashed Olympic dreams
A horror injury wrecked Carolina Marin's Tokyo Olympics dream but now the Spanish badminton star is aiming for a record fourth world title and gold at the 2024 Paris Games.
Kerr-Barlow's potential Wallabies move 'doesn't feel right': NZ's Foster
New Zealand coach Ian Foster said Thursday "it doesn't feel right" that former All Black Tawera Kerr-Barlow could play for Australia and become the first player to switch between tier-one nations in more than 20 years.
Covid was 'a disaster' for badminton, says federation chief
Badminton is finally emerging from a pandemic that was "threatening the sport", world federation chief Thomas Lund told AFP, but China's zero-Covid policy means it may face further damaging disruption.
'Big step-up' needed from South Africa against hurting Wallabies
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber is demanding a "big step-up" from his side and is expecting an "epic encounter" against Australia on Saturday as both teams strive to bounce back after crushing defeats in the Rugby Championship.
All Blacks unchanged for Pumas as Foster calls for more improvement
New Zealand on Thursday named an unchanged team for their Rugby Championship clash against Argentina, with head coach Ian Foster demanding further improvement following the rousing win against the Springboks that saved his job.
Hodge to start at fullback as Australia make six changes for S. Africa
Reece Hodge was recalled to start at fullback to deal with an expected aerial assault from world champions South Africa on Saturday as Australia coach Dave Rennie rang the changes.
Dybala aiming to avoid tears on Juve return with Roma
Paulo Dybala will lead the Roma charge on Saturday as the team seek to build on a perfect Serie A start when he returns to Juventus, the ground he last left in tears.
Verstappen looks for home comforts at Spa
Max Verstappen will return to work with a spring in his step this weekend when he bids to tighten his grip on the Formula One world championship with a second triumph at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Serena Williams prepares for final curtain call at US Open
After a glittering 27-year professional career in which she became one of the greatest players of all time, Serena Williams is preparing to bid farewell to tennis at the major where it all began.
Draper beats Thiem to reach last eight at Winston-Salem
Britain's Jack Draper defeated 2020 US Open champion Dominic Thiem 6-1, 6-4 on Wednesday to reach the ATP Winston-Salem Open quarter-finals.
Red-hot Azam to struggling Kohli: five to watch at Asia Cup
The Asia Cup begins on Saturday with top cricketers including Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and India superstar Virat Kohli in action in the United Arab Emirates.
Form, bragging rights on line as giants clash in Asia Cup cricket
India's Virat Kohli has the chance to find form before the World Cup while Babar Azam will look to keep Pakistan's psychological edge when the rival countries clash as the headline acts of the Asia Cup starting this weekend.
Open champion Cameron Smith to headline top Australian golf events
World number two Cameron Smith confirmed Thursday he will headline Australia's two top golf tournaments later this year, saying he was "so excited" to be heading home.
Argentina beef up backline with three changes for All Blacks Test
Argentina coach Michael Cheika on Thursday unveiled a bulked-up backline as he made three starting changes to his team to face New Zealand in their Rugby Championship Test in Christchurch on Saturday.
New Zealand unchanged for Argentina Rugby Championship clash
New Zealand coach Ian Foster on Thursday announced an unchanged starting team to face Argentina for the Rugby Championship Test in Christchurch on Saturday.
Mariners pitcher Kirby sets MLB record with 24 strikes at start
Seattle Mariners pitcher George Kirby set a Major League Baseball record on Wednesday with 24 consecutive strikes to start a game against the Washington Nationals.
History 'not enough' to save F1's landmark races
Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali warned Wednesday that "history is not enough" and that mere nostalgia cannot guarantee the survival of grand prix landmarks.
Serena seen as icon with Ali by fellow US tennis legends
Serena Williams ranks alongside such icons as Muhammad Ali among the greatest legends in sport, retired US tennis stars John McEnroe and Chris Evert said on Wednesday.
Destroyer to saviour as Colak puts Rangers in Champions League group stage
Antonio Colak scored the only goal that took Rangers into the Champions League group stages on Wednesday, a year after he had been responsible for knocking the Scottish side out of Europe's elite club tournament.
Hong Kong qualify to face India and Pakistan at Asia Cup
Hong Kong reached the Asia Cup on Wednesday where they will face India and Pakistan after defeating the United Arab Emirates by eight wickets in the final qualifying round.
PGA makes more changes to combat LIV Golf threat
The PGA Tour announced more changes Wednesday to have top golfers play against each other more often in moves aimed at preventing more lost talent to Saudi-backed rival LIV Golf.
MLB's 2023 schedule has all teams meet in a modern-day first
Major League Baseball's 2023 schedule will see each club play every other team for the first time in a modern-era campaign, an altered format slashing American and National league barriers.
Woods, McIlroy launch new in-arena golf series
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy launched a new technology-sparked golf series made for television on Wednesday, with team competition before live audiences using giant video screens with a January 2024 debut.
Marquez can rev up his Honda as arm mends
Six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez can intensify his training and get back on a motorbike ten weeks after undergoing surgery on his right arm in the United States, his Spanish medical team said Wednesday.
Molard tops Vuelta year after crash
Frenchman Rudy Molard took the overall lead of the Vuelta a Espana on Wednesday after a serious accident on last year's edition, while Team UAE Emirates' Marc Soler gave the home fans a win as stage five finished at Bilbao.
Belarus star Azarenka axed from US Open Ukraine benefit
Former world number one Victoria Azarenka of Belarus was Wednesday axed from a planned US Open exhibition event aimed at raising money for war-torn Ukraine, officials said.
Marc Soler takes home win on Vuelta a Espana
Frenchman Rudy Molard took the overall lead of the Vuelta a Espana on Wednesday while Team UAE Emirates' Marc Soler gave the home fans a win as stage five finished at Bilbao.
'Proud' Ricciardo to leave McLaren a year early
Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo will leave McLaren at the end of the season a year early than his contract runs to after both parties mutually agreed to it the Formula One outfit announced on Wednesday.
After heart problems, tired Graham Hansen takes international break
Norway striker Caroline Graham Hansen announced on Wednesday she was taking a break from international football aged 27, blaming heart problems and exhaustion.
'Weak-spirited' Momota limps out at badminton worlds
Japanese badminton star Kento Momota blamed his fear of failure for a "weak-spirited" second-round exit from the world championships on Wednesday after losing 21-17, 21-16 to India's HS Prannoy.
Chelsea target Fofana too distracted to train with senior squad: Rodgers
Leicester defender Wesley Fofana is training with the Under 23 squad because he has been distracted by interest from Chelsea, said manager Brendan Rodgers.
Pregnant Kerber withdraws from US Open
Former women's world number one Angelique Kerber announced on Wednesday that she is pregnant and has withdrawn from next week's US Open joking "two against one just isn't a fair competition."